Students need to acknowledge we do not live in a monocultural world and the job and employment landscape will reflect this. 

Teaching Students to be Future-oriented and forward-looking is yet again another process that is developed over time. I do think that students who have the same or similar teachers throughout their high school experience may have a better idea of what they need 

I do find it difficult to teach professionalism when students are in a variety of developmental stages of adulthood. I teach stacked classes with freshmen through seniors. Some take the topic very seriously others do not. 

Employability and leadership skills need to be emphasized in all career technical education classes. 

information technology is a crucial aspect of the present and future workforce. Although teaching these skills in my classroom does not align with my curriculum or topic of welding. 

Having students work in small groups is a necessary activity for students to experience. Their needs to be clear defined roles for each group member. All roles must be intentional and related to the topic at hand. 

Softskills need to be explicitly taught in the shop space, this is something that most shop teachers think is implicit. But if it is never acknowledged or made aware that students are learning about softskils the synthesis of this type of learning will not transpire.

so I will not put so much emphasis on grades going forward. I will use the 30 second talk strategy to get them more engaged. Also allowing the students to lead discussions.

Plenty of pedagogic freedom in the constraints of SMART goals-- so helpful. 

Stackable credentials are hugely motivating for students because they offer reward without the overwhelming specter of a definitive commitment, which can be a relief at the high school age of our students.